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  • David Dunn avatar

    The Heartbeat Of Prayer

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 9, 2025
     | 119 views

    Prayer is the living heartbeat of discipleship — not changing God’s will, but drawing our will into His presence until we see and live as He does.

    (A Check Up on Prayer) Introduction – The Spiritual Health Exam If you’ve ever gone in for a regular checkup, you know how it goes. The nurse checks your blood pressure, your pulse, your breathing, and maybe draws some blood. The idea isn’t that anything’s wrong — it’s simply wise to know how ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Two Kings, Two Paths

    Contributed by Martin Spoelstra on Oct 12, 2025
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    Big Idea: Saul grasped for control, while David trusted God’s timing. True kingship is not measured by force but by surrender to the Lord.

    They say, “timing is everything.” And you don’t have to be a musician to know that’s true — although if you’ve ever sung the wrong verse while everyone else moved on to the chorus, you know how awkward bad timing can be. Think about how much of life depends on timing. Arriving five minutes late to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Matter Of Your Sin Nature – Real Or Imagined? Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 25, 2025
     | 218 views

    We take up the matter of the sin nature to combat an error. How do the righteousness and justice and forgiveness of God interact? Do I actually have a sinful nature causing me to sin, or is the world responsible for sinfulness?

    THE MATTER OF YOUR SIN NATURE – REAL OR IMAGINED? [A]. PART 1. THE REASON BEHIND THIS A Christian wrote to me from the United States with a biblical question because she was confused with a posting by someone on Facebook. This is what she explained, [[“He said that Jesus' death on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    10. Message In 1 Peter – Number 10 – Let Me Share My Friend (1 Peter 3:22) Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 8, 2025
     | 71 views

    Peter shares his memories of Jesus with those he writes to. Jesus was his Friend, and the Apostle loved sharing his Friend with others. There are selections here from his letter, all pointing to the Lord that Peter knew and loved.

    10. Message in 1 Peter – Number 10 – LET ME SHARE MY FRIEND (1 Peter 3:22) INTRODUCTION TO THE MESSAGE {{1 Peter 3:22 “who is at the right hand of God, having gone into heaven, after angels and authorities and powers had been subjected to Him.”}} A first hand report carries more weight ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Turn My Eyes

    Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 8, 2025
     | 100 views

    Revival begins when the eyes turn from vanity to the Word, restoring focus, holiness, and joy through Christ’s living presence.

    Introduction — When the Heart Goes Blind Revival rarely begins with thunder. Sometimes it begins with the smallest motion of the eyes. “Turn my eyes away from worthless things; revive me according to Your word.” (Psalm 119 : 37) That’s not the cry of a nation in trouble. It’s the sigh of one ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Grace And God's Choice Series

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 19, 2011
     | 7,180 views

    This sermon gives an extensive treatment of Christian thought on the doctrine of election.

    Series: Understanding God’s Grace Grace And God’s Choice Lesson Twenty Nine Romans 9:14-29 A. Have you ever wondered whether you chose God or he chose you? B. Further, if you chose God, does that mean you determined your salvation and God only responded to you? C. Or did God choose you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    Don't Be Foolish Serve God

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Feb 9, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,522 views

    To establish that believers: should walk as wise, redeeming the time, and understanding the will of the Lord; and not as fools. This lesson will enlighten many believers; in fully comprehending the will of the Lord, in true conversion and religious service.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Don’t be foolish - walk circumspectly 2. Don’t be foolish - redeem the time 3. Don’t be foolish - understand the Lord’s will Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the theme: “Don’t Be Foolish Serve God.” The theme for this lectureship is: “Serving ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Armor Of God

    Contributed by Stephan Brown on Mar 11, 2002
    based on 150 ratings
     | 36,151 views

    Explains the necessity of preparing for spiritual warfare, with emphasis on defensive armor. Explains some of the ways that Satan tries to make us ineffective and gives help for victory over these assaults.

    The Armor of God Last month, I preached about prayer and I issued a challenge for us to wage warfare on Satan’s kingdom in Boston. And it seems that we were all ready to accept that challenge. We have accepted the orders from our master to wage war, but now we need some practical instruction from ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Tools For A Biographical Sketch Of Gideon

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 14, 2001
    based on 28 ratings
     | 9,399 views

    A biographical message seeks to explore the character, reputation, background, contributions, relationships, temperament, and spiritual life of person in the scriptures.

    IV. Biographical Exposition DEFINITION - A biographical message seeks to explore the character, reputation, background, contributions, relationships, temperament, and spiritual life of person in the scriptures. Examples of Biographical Sermon Titles (From Sermons For the Nigerian Pastor) 1). ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pre-Requisites For Interpreting

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 14, 2001
    based on 19 ratings
     | 2,975 views

    Pre-requisites for Interpreting the Scriptures

    I. Pre-requisites for Interpreting the Scriptures 1. Although God wants to communicate to people about His truths, there are certain pre-requisites for being able to rightly divide the word of truth. We must believe and know that the scripture is God-breathed, inerrant, and that it is profitable ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Resolve Conflicts Through Effective Counseling

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2001
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,228 views

    How To Resolve Conflicts Through Effective Counseling

    How To Resolve Conflicts Through Effective Counseling Eph. 4:28-32 - "Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ has forgiven us." Begin by integrating some of following five suggestion: 1). Break the problem into smaller issues. The manager’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    "Fly High" - Acts Part 21 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 10, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,370 views

    Acts 23 teaches us that “Flying high” for the Lord means we understand that our testimony – our witness - does impact the direction of nations and that the natural law of sowing (planting) and reaping (harvesting) is also a spiritual law. Our personal wit

    Fly High – Acts part 21 Opening Illustration: On the lighter side of life Thesis: Acts 23 teaches us that “Flying high” for the Lord means we understand that our testimony – our witness - does impact the direction of nations and that the natural law of sowing (planting) and reaping (harvesting) ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Mother’s Faith Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,236 views

    In celebrating a Mother’s Faith we see 1) Faith in Perception 2) Faith in Planning & 3) Faith in Providence.

    Mother’s Day is always the second Sunday in May. The first Mother’s Day observance was a church service honoring Mrs. Anna Reese Jarvis, held at Anna Jarvis’s request in Grafton, West Virginia, and in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on May 10, 1908. Canada was one of the first nation’s to pick up the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Hugh W. Davidson avatar

    The Vine And His Branches Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,780 views

    What does it mean to bear fruit for Jesus today?

    The vine and the branches John 15:1-7 I was in the hospital the other day and I noticed a sign on the wall of the little store by the entrance. It said, “Chips $1.35.” And I remembered buying the same size bag for a nickel. Anybody else remember that? Now, we pay ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr avatar

    God's Purpose In My Problems Series

    Contributed by Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr on Jun 7, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 16,577 views

    Part 16 of Series. When I understand WHAT God’s purpose is in my problems...I will understand WHY He allows problems in my life!

    Part 16 “GOD’S PURPOSE IN MY PROBLEMS!” Romans 8:28-31 Dr. Randy Deal August 19, 2007 www.sermonspice.com bolts: Here For A Purpose 1:20 Bolts….Here For A Purpose! And as Pastor Bill taught us last week, GOD HAS A PURPOSE IN OUR PROBLEMS too! BIG IDEA…When I understand WHAT God’s purpose is in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist